The moon might be hiding a history of ancient supernova explosions

The moon might be hiding a history of ancient supernova explosions

Scientists have managed to extract the history of supernova explosions in our cosmic backyard from radioactive isotopes found in moon dust.

A Radioactive Trail in Space: A Way to Decode Stardust on the Moon Has Been Found

Unlike Earth, the Moon has preserved radioactive debris from supernovae dating back 80–100 million years. The surface of our planet’s natural satellite conceals radioactive remnants of ancient stellar explosions, resembling glitter mixed with cosmic dust. An innovative computer model has allowed experts to distinguish microscopic dust from supernova explosions from ordinary lunar soil. This transforms […] Post A Radioactive Trail in Space: A Way…